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Esmaeil M Arbabi¹, Thomas E Fearnley, Zia I Carrim

¹Department of Ophthalmology, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. esarbabi@gmail.com

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Optic disc drusen are calcified deposits in the optic nerve, often mistaken for papilledema. Ocular ultrasonography is key for diagnosing these largely asymptomatic but potentially vascular-complicating conditions.

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Background:

Optic disc drusen are acellular, calcified deposits within the optic nerve head.
They affect up to 2% of the population and are bilateral in 75% of cases.
Drusen size and visibility increase with age.

Observation:

Optic disc drusen are frequently misdiagnosed as papilledema.
While often asymptomatic, they can be linked to optic nerve vascular issues.
Ocular ultrasonography offers the highest sensitivity for detecting optic disc drusen.

Findings:

This article reviews common clinical presentations of optic disc drusen.
It details practical diagnostic approaches for optic disc drusen.
Management strategies for optic disc drusen are discussed.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of optic disc drusen is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis of serious conditions like papilledema.
Understanding the association with vascular problems aids in comprehensive patient care.
Knowledge of diagnostic tools like ocular ultrasonography improves detection rates.